Are you having digestive issue after the holidays? These three recipes will
help with your digestive issues.
Digestive health is very important to help our excrete toxins and wastes
that the body doesn’t need. So, keeping the digestive tract healthy is
important for the proper extraction the body needs to do. These recipes will
speed up your digestive system progress.
1. Drink 2 tablespoons of olive oil with a little bit of lemon juice. This
combination will quickly activate the digestive system. It is best to take this
mixture in the morning or a few hours after you eat.
2. Juice 2 lemons into a glass of water and drink.
3. Drink 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of lukewarm water. Baking
soda soothes bad digestion, but is not recommended those who have stomach
ulcers.
Also, to aid in healthy digestion, you might want to think about eating
more organic fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals, and water. These are
natural and organic that can flush the body of toxins and aid in digestion.
Sources:
Squash seeds ಸ್ಕ್ವ್ಯಾಷ್ ಬೀಜಗಳು Skvyāṣ bījagaḷu
Pumpkin ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ
spinach: ಪಾಲಕ
Squash and Pumpkin Seeds
Squash and Pumpkin Seeds () are found in the center of squashes or pumpkins and are usually prepared by roasting them in an oven or pan.
Health Benefits of Squash and Pumpkin Seeds:
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Osteoporosis�Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
Comparison between DV (Daily Values) which were
established for nutrition labeling back in 1968 (and are still used on
all nutritional labels) and current DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes)
established by Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine at
National Academy of Sciences. While for many vitamins and minerals DV
recommendation are close to current DRI recommendations, for some
vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B12 and biotin they are much higher
than current recommendations. The FDA has indicated that it plans to
update the DV based on the newer DRI, but it has not been done yet.
Balanced Trio was created for safe and effective long-term use,
amounts of vitamins and minerals in Balanced Trio formulas are based on
DRI. On the labels you will often see the amounts that are not 100% DV.
The table below explains the differences.
Nutrient
|
Daily Value (DV)
|
Dietary Reference
Intakes (DRI)
for Adult Men
|
Dietary Reference
Intakes (DRI)
for Adult Women
|
| Vitamin A |
5,000 IU |
3,000 IU |
2,300 IU |
| Vitamin C |
60 mg |
90 mg |
75 mg |
| Vitamin D |
400 IU |
200-600 IU (AI*) |
200-600 IU (AI) |
| Vitamin E |
30 IU |
22-33 IU** |
22-33 IU** |
| Vitamin K |
80 mcg |
120 mcg (AI) |
90 mcg (AI) |
| Thiamin |
1.5 mg |
1.2 mg |
1.1 mg |
| Riboflavin |
1.7 mg |
1.3 mg |
1.1 mg |
| Niacin |
20 mg |
16 mg |
14 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
2 mg |
1.3-1.7 mg |
1.3-1.5 mg |
| Folic acid |
400 mcg |
400 mcg |
400 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 |
6 mcg |
2.4 mcg |
2.4 mcg |
| Biotin |
300 mcg |
30 mcg (AI) |
30 mcg (AI) |
| Pantothenic acid |
10 mg |
5 mg (AI) |
5 mg (AI) |
| Choline |
None est. |
550 mg (AI) |
425 mg (AI) |
| Calcium |
1,000 mg |
1,000-1,200 mg |
1,000-1,200 mg |
| Iron |
18 mg |
8 mg |
8-18 mg |
| Phosphorus |
1,000 mg |
700 mg |
700 mg |
| Iodine |
150 mcg |
150 mcg |
150 mcg |
| Magnesium |
400 mg |
400-420 mg |
310-320 mg |
| Zinc |
15 mg |
11 mg |
8 mg |
| Selenium |
70 mcg |
55 mcg |
55 mcg |
| Copper |
2 mg |
0.9 mg |
0.9 mg |
| Manganese |
2 mg |
2.3 mg (AI) |
1.8 mg (AI) |
| Chromium |
120 mcg |
30-35 mcg (AI) |
20-25 mcg (AI) |
| Molybdenum |
75 mcg |
45 mcg |
45 mcg |
| Potassium |
4,000 mg |
4,700 mg (AI) |
4,700 mg (AI) |
*AI stands for Adequate Intake and is indicated when Recommended Daily Allowances are not established.
**22 IU natural or d-alpha-tocopherol; 33 IU synthetic d,l-alpha-tocopherol. |
World's Healthiest Foods rich in
magnesium
FoodCalsDRI/DV
Chart of Magnesium Rich Foods
The following a list of the magnesium content in common food sources
of magnesium is sorted by milligrams magnesium per gram of food content.
|
Serving Size, Common Units |
Serving Size, Grams |
Milligrams Magnesium |
Milligrams Magnesium per Gram |
% Daily Value (DV) |
| Cocoa, unsweetened |
2 tbsp. |
10 |
52 |
5.24 |
14% |
| Bran Breakfast Cereal, ready to eat |
1 oz. |
28 |
78 |
2.78 |
19% |
| Almonds |
1 oz. |
28 |
75 |
2.68 |
19% |
| Cashews, dry roasted |
1 oz. |
28 |
73 |
2.61 |
18% |
| Pumpkin Seeds, roasted |
1 oz. |
28 |
73 |
2.61 |
18% |
| Molasses |
1 tbsp. |
20 |
48 |
2.42 |
12% |
| Peanuts, dry roasted |
1 oz. |
28 |
49 |
1.75 |
12% |
| Peanut Butter |
2 tbsp. |
32 |
49 |
1.53 |
12% |
| Whole Wheat Bread, homemade |
1 slice |
28 |
37 |
1.32 |
9% |
| Halibut |
3 oz. |
85 |
91 |
1.07 |
23% |
| Navy Bean Sprouts, raw |
1 oz. |
28 |
28 |
1.01 |
7% |
| Mackeral |
3 oz. |
85 |
83 |
0.97 |
21% |
| Spinach, boiled |
1/2 cup |
90 |
79 |
0.87 |
20% |
Nuts
and Seeds
Nuts are very healthy and nutritious. In addition to being
excellent sources of protein, nuts and seeds have many
other benefits such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other
chemicals that may prevent cancer and heart disease. Although
many people are hesitant to eat nuts because they are high
in fat, eating nuts can provide a sense of fullness or
satisfaction that actually causes you to eat less of other
high-calorie, high fat foods. Additionally, nuts are high
in essential amino acids and healthy fats, making them
an important part of any vegan or vegetarian's diet.
Quick Page Summary: Eating nuts
and seeds are a great way to add vitamins,
minerals, fiber, and essential fatty acids (like omega
3 and omega 6), to your diet. Some great
choices include almonds, cashews, flaxseeds (ground),
peanuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds,
and walnuts. If you have time, you may want to purchase
raw nuts and seeds and soak them in purified water
for up to 24 hours; this starts the germination process,
which makes them much more nutritious.
Healthy Choices
The world's healthiest nuts and
seeds include:
Almonds – Almonds
are a good source of protein, vitamin
E, manganese, magnesium, copper,
vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and phosphorus.
Almonds are also concentrated in
protein; a quarter-cup contains more
protein than the typical egg. Although
one-quarter cup of almonds contains
about 18 grams of fat, most of it
(11 grams) is heart-healthy monounsaturated
fat. Eating almonds can lower bad
cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart
disease, provide protection against
cardiovascular disease and diabetes,
boost energy, and help prevent gallstones.
Whole almonds (with skins) provide
the most heart-healthy benefits.
Cashews – Cashews
are high in antioxidants and have
a lower fat content than most other
nuts; additionally, 75 percent of
their fat is unsaturated fatty acids.
Cashews are also a good source
of monounsaturated fats, copper,
and a good source of magnesium and
phosphorous. Eating cashews promotes
good cardiovascular health, even
in individuals with diabetes.
Flaxseeds – Flaxseeds,
also known as linseeds, are an excellent
source of omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseeds
may provide anti-inflammatory benefits,
protect your bones, and protect against
heart disease, breast cancer, and
diabetes. Eating flaxseeds also lowers
blood pressure in men with high cholesterol.
Flaxseeds are also rich in fiber
and manganese and are a good source
of folate, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine),
magnesium, phosphorous, and copper,
and lignan phytonutrients. You'll
need to grind them up first (or purchase
ground flaxseed) to gain the most
nutritional benefits.
Peanuts – Peanuts
are a good source of heart-healthy
monosaturated fat, flavonoid (resveratrol),
antioxidants, phytosterols, phytic
acid (inositol hexaphosphate), and
folic acid, making them heart-healthy,
a good way to reduce your risk
of stroke, and possibly even cancer.
Peanuts are also a good source of
vitamin B3 (niacin), folate, copper,
manganese, and protein, and are a
significant source of resveratrol,
a chemical studied for potential
anti-aging effects.. Peanuts
and peanut butter may also help prevent
gallstones and protect against Alzheimer's
disease. It wise
to ensure that peanuts, especially
raw ones, are stored in a cool, dry,
environment (such as a refrigerator
or freezer), as an extremely toxic
and highly dangerous fungus (aflatoxin)
can easily grow on peanuts when the
temperature is between 86-96°F
(30-36°C) and humidity
is high.
Pumpkin seeds /
pepitas – Eating
the green, hulled, pumpkin seeds
(also called pepitas) may promote
prostate health, protection for
men's bones, anti-inflammatory
benefits for those with arthritis,
and help lower cholesterol. Pumpkin
seeds are a good source of the
essential fatty acids, potassium,
phosphorous, magnesium, manganese,
zinc, iron, and copper, protein,
and vitamin K.
Sesame
seeds –
Sesame seeds and tahini are rich
in beneficial minerals. Not only
are sesame seeds a very good source
of manganese and copper, but they
are also a good source of calcium,
magnesium, iron, phosphorous, vitamin
B1 (thiamin), zinc, dietary
fiber, and healthy (monosaturated)
fats. They
contain powerful antioxidants called
lignans, which are also anti-carcinogenic.
They also contain phytosterols,
which block cholesterol production.
Sesame contains one lignan unique
to it called sesamin. Eating
sesame seeds may help lower cholesterol,
provide relief for rheumatoid
arthritis, and support vascular
and respiratory health. The nutrients
of sesame seeds are better absorbed
if they are ground or pulverized
before consumption.
Sunflower
seeds – Eating
sunflower seeds may help provide
anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular
benefits, lower cholesterol, and
prevent cancer. Sunflower seeds are
an excellent source of vitamin E.
Sunflower
seeds are also an excellent source
of linoleic
acid (an essential fatty acid), dietary
fiber, protein, and minerals
such as magnesium and selenium, and
are high in cholesterol-lowering
phytosterols.
Walnuts –
Walnuts are an excellent source of
omega-3 essential fatty acids. Walnuts
are also a good source of manganese,
and copper. Walnuts are also an
important source of healthy (monounsaturated)
fats. Eating walnuts may benefit
your cardiovascular system, improve
cholesterol in individuals with type
2 diabetes, help brain functions,
protect bone health, and help prevent
gallstones. Walnuts also have bio-available
melatonin, which helps regulate sleep.
A new study published in the Journal
of the American
College of Cardiology (Oct.
17, 2006) found that eating
walnuts after a meal high in unhealthy
fats can reduce the damaging effects
of such fats on blood vessels. Walnuts
also contain l-arginine, which is
an essential amino acid that the
body uses to produce nitric oxide,
necessary for keeping blood vessels
flexible.
*According to the George Mateljan
Foundation. See the
"World's
Healthiest Foods" web site
for more information.
To Soak or Not to Soak...
Although eating nuts and seeds, even
when roasted, can be very healthy,
it may be beneficial to purchase your
nuts and seeds raw and then soak them
in clean water for a few hours before
eating them. Soaking raw nuts and seeds
stimulates the process of germination,
which increases the vitamin C, B, and
carotenes (pre-vitamin A) content.
It may also neutralize phytic acid,
a substance present in the bran of
all grains and seeds that can inhibit
some absorption of calcium, magnesium,
iron, copper, and zinc. Raw nuts and
seeds also contain enzyme inhibitors
that are neutralized by germination.
If you choose to soak your nuts and
seeds, please follow these general
guidelines:
- Getting ready: Use
raw, preferably organic, nuts and
seeds. Make enough for three days
only. Use a glass or stainless steel
bowl or jar (plastics may contain
toxins). Rinse your nuts or seeds
(purified
or distilled water is generally preferred).
- Soak them: Place
your nuts and seeds in in the bowl
or jar and then cover it with something
breathable, like a towel or pantyhose.
Let them soak according to the following
schedule (all times approximate).
- Almonds, germination time 8 – 12
hours at room temperature
- Cashews,
whole, germination time 2 – 2 1/2
hours at room temperature
- Sesame
seeds, germination time 8 hours
at room temperature
- Sunflower
seeds, germination time 2 hours
at room temperature
- Walnuts, germination
time 4 hours at room temperature
- All
other nuts, germination time
6-24 hours at room temperature
Over the course of the soaking,
drain and rinse the nuts or seeds
two (2) or three (3). Each time
you do this, make sure you rinse
them until the water drains clear.
This is especially important with
nuts and seeds that soak for longer
amounts of time.
- Afterwards: After
you've soaked them, you may want
to do a final rinse with grapefruit
seed extract or organic apple cider
vinegar, as these can will clean
them of bacteria without being absorbed.
You now have germinated nuts and
seeds! You're ready to eat them.
You can store the leftovers in the
refrigerator for up to three (3)
days.
If the idea of soaking your nuts and
seeds seems too time-consuming an endeavor
for you, don't worry—many nutrients
cannot be heated out of foods, like
protein, vitamin E, and fiber, which
are found in ample quantities inside
nuts and seeds of all kinds, both cooked
and uncooked.
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Newsflash!
Nuts and seeds are super healthy and most of us aren’t eating enough of
them. They are a great natural source of vitamins, minerals, protein,
fat, and fiber. I’ve eaten tons of nuts and seeds as part of my
anti-cancer diet since January 2004 and I think you should too.
Depending on whose list you read, the
number one healthiest nut is either the almond or the walnut, but
there’s no way to really rank them. The “healthiest nut” is the one with
the nutrients your body needs most on a given day. Of course no one
knows which one that is. So the best strategy is to eat a variety.
Here are the top healthiest nuts:
Almonds
have as much calcium as milk, and contain magnesium, vitamin E,
selenium and lots of fiber. They can lower cholesterol and help prevent
cancer.
Walnuts are extremely good for your heart and brain, and contain ellagic acid a cancer-fighting antioxidant.
Pecans
have tons of vitamins and minerals like Vitamins E and A, folic acid,
calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, B
vitamins, and zinc. And they help lower cholesterol.
Brazil Nuts are a good source of protein, copper, niacin, magnesium, fiber, vitamin E, and a great source of selenium.
Cedar Nuts/Pine Nuts have Vitamins A, B, D, E, P and contain 70% of your body’s required amino acids.
Cashews are
rich in minerals like copper, magnesium, zinc, iron and biotin. They
are actually a low-fat nut, and like olive oil, they have a high
concentration of oleic acid, which is good for the ticker (your heart).
According to Dr. Andrew Saul, one big handful of cashews provides one to
two thousand milligrams of tryptophan, which will work as well as
prescription antidepressant Prozac.
Note: Cashews are not recommended for cancer patients due to potential levels of fungus
Here are the top healthiest seeds:
Flax seeds are definitely at the top of my list. Two tbsp of ground flax seed per day is ideal and easy to add to oatmeal or smoothies. I also take Barleans Cold-Pressed Organic Flax Oil because it is the best source of parent omega-3s (better than fish oil) and Lignans,
super anti-oxidants that help fight cancer. It also contains a lot of
fiber and can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Chia Seeds are incredibly healthy seeds rich in omega-3 oils, protein, anti-oxidants, calcium, and fiber. Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!
Hemp seeds are
a certified superfood with cancer and heart disease prevention
properties. They are high in protein and fiber, with balanced omega 3
and 6 fatty acids.
Sunflower seeds also help prevent heart disease and cancer with phytochemicals, folate, Vitamin E, selenium and copper.
Pumpkin Seeds are great for your immune system with lots of antioxidants (carotenoids), omega-3 fatty acids and zinc.
Sesame Seeds are
a good source of calcium, magnesium, zinc, fiber, iron, B1 and
phosphorus. They can lower blood pressure, and protect against liver
damage. Sesame seeds have also been linked to prevention of many
diseases like arthritis, asthma, migraine headaches, menopause,
osteoporosis, and may even reduce PMS symptoms.
Tahini is a ground sesame seed paste that’s popular ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes we eat, like hummus.
Finally
Apricot seeds (aka Apricot kernels), Apple seeds, and other bitter fruit seeds contain
Amygdalin aka
Vitamin B17
which has incredibly powerful anti-cancer properties. There are many
cases of people who cured their cancer with Apricot kernels alone! The
pharmaceutical
Laetrile which is a concentrated form of
Amygdalin has been used in cancer clinics outside the US for over 50
years. I dedicated an entire post to Apricot Kernels
HERE.
Do Nut Eat This (worst pun ever, I’m sorry)
The one nut I don’t really eat much is the peanut, which is technically a bean.
Here’s why:
Peanuts can contain a carcinogenic mold called aflatoxin, and they are notorious for being one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops.
Instead of peanut butter, I prefer to eat organic nut butters like almond Butter, sunflower seed butter and walnut butter.
Embrace Your Inner Hippie
I like to go to the bulk section of Whole Foods (where the big plastic bins of nuts are) and buy a couple pounds of Raw Organic seeds and nuts. I take them home and mix them all together in my Super Trail Mix.
Eat them straight out of the bag, throw some in a bowl for the family, or toss them on a salad. Either
way, a couple handfuls of my Super Trail Mix every day will rock your
body with super nutrients. So go ahead and embrace your inner hippie,
throw on a pair of birkenstocks with socks, dowse yourself in patchouli,
and load up on some trail mix. I like to keep a bowl out for everyone to snack on at home, and a tupperware container in the car to snack on when I’m out and about.
Notice I said “Raw Organic“.
That’s super important. I don’t buy the fried, salted, roasted,
honey-glazed, candied, or any other “special flavor” nuts. Frying and
roasting nuts converts the fats into an unhealthy form, and most
seasonings are made from artificial flavors, chemicals, and
preservatives, contain MSG, and are high in sodium.
If you
want to maximize the nutrients you get from nuts, soak them in distilled
or purified water overnight. This helps neutralize enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid
both of which may affect digestion and absorption of the nutrients in
seeds and nuts. It can also help reduce the amount of pesticides on them
if they are not organically grown.
Simple Soaking Directions:
Place 4 cups of nuts in a bowl with enough distilled water to cover the
nuts completely. Add a tablespoon of celtic sea salt. This helps the
neutralize enzyme inhibitors. Different seeds and nuts have different
soaking times, but the easiest rule of thumb to remember is to let them
soak 7 hours (overnight). You many or may not like the taste of soggy
nuts, so you’ll need to dehydrate them in a dehydrator or oven for 12-24
hours. If you do it in the oven, keep the temperature under 150 degrees
and shift them around on the pan occasionally. You don’t want to roast
the nuts, just dry them out. Every oven is different so it might take
some experimentation to get the ideal drying time figured out. And
because this is essentially a 24 hour process it makes sense to do
several big batches at a time. Afterward
compare the flavor of the soaked and dried nuts versus the non-soaked
nuts. You might be surprised to find they taste better, depending on the
nut and your taste.
One exception: Cashews should soak 6 hours or less and need to dry out quickly at 200-250 degrees or they can get funky.
The Excalibur Dehydrator is the one that all the health gurus use and recommend.
Here’s a shopping list you can copy, paste, and print out:
Almonds
Walnuts
Pecans
Brazil Nuts
Cedar Nuts
Cashews
Sunflower Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Almond, Cashew or Sunflower Seed Butter
Tahini
The rest of the seeds I mentioned don’t work very well in trail mix because they are too small and all end up at the bottom.
One of my favorite snack bars is the Nutiva HempseedBar.
It’s made with organic hemp, flax, sunflower, pumpkin seeds, and
sweetened with honey. It’s a super tasty way to get some super healthy
seeds in your diet.
They also have a Flax & Raisin Bar, and a Flax, Hemp & Chocolate Bar.
Get yourself some here!
Squash
seeds are high in nutritional value and an excellent source of vitamins
like B1, C, and beta carotene. Thus, the seeds offer many benefits
along with their distinct flavor and properties of healing. Squash seeds
are grown in large quantities in Mexico, India, the United States and
China.
Let us look at the top 15 benefits of this wonderful gift of nature:
Squash Seed Benefits:
1. Snacks:
Squash
seeds are a great snack due to their convenient availability and for
the healthy nutrients they contain. Squash seeds can also be seasoned
and baked.
2. Arthritis:
Squash seeds are
helpful to treat arthritis. They are anti-inflammatory, thus they reduce
stiffness, pain and swelling in case of arthritis. These do not have
any side effects like increased damaging fats, lipids, peroxides which
actually line the joints and increase symptoms of arthritis.
3. Bone Health:
Zinc
deficiency can lead to bone fractures. Squash seeds are a good source
of zinc that increase bone density. Osteoporosis can be caused due to
low levels of zinc in the body, which leads to weakening of the bones of
the hip and spine.
4. Intestines:Squash
seeds are helpful to treat intestinal problems. Gastritis is cured by
ingesting squash seeds. Native American tribes use squash seeds to get
rid of parasites like tapeworm and roundworm. Squash seeds are also
followed by a laxative.
5. L-triptophan:
Squash
seeds contain L-triptophan that treats depression. L-triptophan, an
amino acid, is a vital nutrient and must be taken in moderate levels.
6. Prostate Health:
Squash
seed oil has positive effects on prostate health. Benign prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH) enlarges the prostate gland by stimulating
testosterone and dihydro testosterone. Seed oil from squash also slows
down the cell multiplication.
7. Anti-stress:
These
contain glutamate that is essential for synthesis of γ-amino butyric
acid (GABA). This is an anti-stress neuro chemical inside the brain that
reduces anxiety, irritability, and other neurotic problems.
8. Amino acid:
The
seeds contain protein – the amino acid tryptophan and glutamate.
Tryptophan gets converted into serotonin and niacin, a natural sleeping
pill.
9. Antioxidants:
Squash
seeds are excellent sources of the anti-oxidant Vitamin E which is a
good lipid soluble antioxidant. This makes up tissue cells from the free
radicals during injury and maintains the mucus membranes’ integrity.
This also protects the skin from free radicals.
10. Cholesterol:
They
have high caloric protein, fats and are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty
acids (MUFA), which lowers bad LDL cholesterol and increases good HDL
cholesterol in the blood. This also helps to prevent coronary artery
disease and strokes.
11. Diabetes:
Squash
seeds extract treats diabetes and boosts insulin regulation in patients.
It maintains kidney function in diabetes. This decreases oxidative
stress that plays a vital role to maintain blood sugar levels.
12. Antimicrobial:
Squash seed extracts and oil have anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral benefits.
13. Improves mood:
This
is a natural way to cool off the hot flashes, headaches, joint pain and
improves mood swings in PMS in women. This also reduces cholesterol
levels and blood pressure.
14. Weight loss:
Squash
seeds can help you to lose weight since they are filled with fiber and
protein. This also contains protein that helps to keep you fuller for a
longer time.
15. Sexual benefits:
They have
many sexual benefits and are known as the ‘bedroom powerhouse’. This
acts as a sexual stimulant, is prostate-friendly and uplifts libido.
This helps to maintain healthy prostate functioning and increases sexual
performance. This contains phosphorous that plays an important role
for healthy erections and a strong libido. Zinc in the seeds maintains
the sex hormone testosterone and healthy sperm production in men. It
controls sperm release in men during urination and contains the amino
acid,
Myosin for muscular contractions and energy.
Do you eat squash seeds? Do leave us a comment below.
After we soak our rice to cook, typically it is thrown away. This, however,
is wrong; traditionally this was used as an ancient Chinese treatment.
If you have never heard of or used rice water, it is high time to benefit
from rice waters many health and beauty benefits. For centuries, Asian women
have used rice water to beautify their face, body, and hair. Traditionally,
female rice farmers in China, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries used
to bathe and wash in the water used for cleaning rice.
Rice water has amazing hair and skin benefits. A recent study has shown
that rice water exhibits wonderful hair care effects, such as decreasing
surface friction and improves elasticity. Rice water has inositol, a
carbohydrate that can repair damaged hair, as well as protect it from damage.
Do not limit rice water to hair, rice water also has many skin benefits.
Due to its cooling and soothing effects on the skin, rice water is often
prescribed by Ayurveda practitioners as an effective ointment to cool off
inflamed skin.
Rice water also has moisturizing, antioxidant, and healing properties that
help to improve circulation, prevent or fade age related spots, and ease
inflammation to give you healthy, better moisturized and clear skin.
It also has many health benefits including:
It gives your body energy and increases the concentration of carbohydrates.
Successful cures gastroenteritis.
Acts preventive against cancer.
Regulates high blood pressure.
Regulates body temperature
How to prepare:
Make the rice as you normally would, but instead of following the
recommended water amount add in more than you normally would.
You can drink the mixture while it is still warm, or use it to wash your
hair and face.
Sources:
People do not give much thought to the functioning of the
colon. The colon, however, is a vital part of a healthy, functioning
body.
The colon also known as the large intestine removes water, salt, and
some nutrients forming stool. A colon that is not functioning correctly
will hold onto waste longer than is good for your body. An unhealthy
colon does not move along the waste efficiently at all.
It should take only around 24 hours for food to process through your
body, but with the modern way of eating that lacks essential nutrients
the transit time sometimes slows to 70 hours which results in up to 30
pounds of accumulated waste. One of the most common signs of this
condition is constipation.
“The heavy mucus coating in the colon thickens and becomes a host of
putrefaction. The blood capillaries to the colon begin to pick up the
toxins, poisons and noxious debris as it seeps through the bowel wall.
All tissues and organs of the body are now taking on toxic substances.
Here is the beginning of true autointoxication on a physiological level.
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India and abroad come here and experience the miracles of the unique
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diseases. Patients suffering from Arthritis, Cardio Vascular diseases,
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well managed by simple ways of nature cure. Day in the Ashram begins
with prayer & yoga and ends with prayer. Thus along with other
physical treatments, psychological and spiritual aspect is taken care of
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The Jan Aushadhi initiative
will make available quality drugs at affordable prices through dedicated
stores selling generic medicines which are available at lesser prices
but are equivalent in quality and efficacy as
expensive branded drugs. Some comparative prices are:
Prices in Rs. as of (Sep, 2013)
| Name of Salt |
Dosage |
Pack |
Jan Aushadhi Price |
Market Price |
| Tab. Ciprofloxacin |
250mg |
10 |
12.89 |
54.79 |
| Tab. Ciprofloxacin |
500mg |
10 |
24.99 |
125.00 |
| Tab. Diclofenac |
100mg |
10 |
4.20 |
60.40 |
| Tab. Cetrizine |
10mg |
10 |
2.75 |
20.00 |
| Tab. Paracetamol |
500mg |
10 |
3.03 |
09.40 |
| Tab Nimesulide |
100mg |
10 |
3.16 |
39.67 |
| Cough Syrup |
110ml |
Liquid |
13.30 |
33.00 |
The Jan Aushadhi Campaign will accordingly:
* Promote greater awareness about cost effective drugs and their prescription.
* Make available unbranded quality generic medicines at affordable prices through public-private partnership.
* Encourage doctors, more specifically in government hospital to prescribe generic medicines.
* Enable substantial
savings in health care more particularly in the case of poor patients
and those suffering from chronic ailments requiring long periods of drug
use.
Awareness & Communication
Publicity Campaign
1. National Toll free helpline 1800-180-8080 for dissemination
of information on generic versions with same drug compositions (activatrd))
2. SMS based facility to assist a citizen in finding a low-proided generic version.
3. Catalogues shall be kept at stores for reference by public.
4. Web based facility will also be activated to find out generic versions.
5. Workshops and Seminars with Doctors to disseminate and sensitize them on promotion
on protection of low priced generic drugs. .
6. Adequate coverage on print and electronic media.
6. Use of Social Media.
Contact Us
Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India (BPPI)
IDPL Corporate office, IDPL Complex,
Old Delhi Gurgaon Road, Dundahera,
Gurgaon-122016 (Haryana). and
Room No. 304, 3rd floor, ‘B’ Wing,
Janpath Bhawan, Janpath,
New Delhi-110001.
Victoria Hospital, City Market,
Bangalore -560 002
Phone : 080-2670 1150 Ext 201-202
Direct : 080-2670 3320 Fax : 080-2670 3267
Email: victoriahospitalbangalore@ymail.com
Dr. T.Durganna MBBS, MS, FRCS (Glasgow) Medical Superintendent Mob : 98451-83861
Dr. Kantaraj.J Resident Medical Officer Mob : 94498-52326
Mr. K.H.Honna Raju Asst. Administrative Officer Mob : 97435-69404
Mrs.Pankaja.S.K In charge Chief Pharmacist Mob: 9972246674
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Bangalore: Karnataka Govt to Sell Generic Drugs at 50 Percent of MRP
From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore
Bangalore, Jun 19: With a view to help the poorer
sections of the people, the Karnataka Government has decided to sell
generic drugs at 50 percent discount on maximum retail price (MRP) by
opening generic drug stores in all hospitals that come under the
jurisdiction of the Medical Education Department.
The Department in collaboration with the Karnataka State Co-operative
Consumer Federation Ltd would set up Janata Bazaar Generic Drug Stores
in hospitals and sell medicines at 50 percent discount prices.
Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, the Medical Education Minister
S A Ramdas said Chief Minister D V Sadnanda Gowda would inaugurate the
first Janata Bazaar Generic Drug Store on June 21 in the premises of
Victoria Hospital in the city.
Later, stores would be opened on the premises of all hospitals come under the Medical Education Department, he said.
“Janata Bazaar Generic Drug Store will sell medicines at 50 percent
less of MRP. This initiative would be boon to the poor patients and the
general public,” the minister said.
''This type of programme is first in the State to reach the medicines
to the patients, directly from the manufacturers,” Ramdas said.
The stores would also offer 50 percent discount on MRP for branded drugs, surgical, essential drugs and orthopedic implants.
He clarified that below poverty line families would continue to get medicines free of cost in government hospitals.
India ranked first in the production of generic medicines in the
world. However, the country occupied fourth place in terms of
consumption of generic medicines, he said.
In a bid to popularise the generic drugs, the Department has decided to sell medicines at less prices.
An order would be issued soon directing all government hospital doctors to prescribe only generic drugs to patients, he said.
Stating that Centre’s drug policy was responsible for increase in the
prices of branded drugs, the minister said the policy decontrolled
prices of 170 essential drugs out of 440 available in the country.
Penalty on Doctors Refusing Rural Service
To
overcome shortage of doctors and ensure quality health services in
rural areas of the State, the Government has decided to impose penalty
on medical students studying in government medical colleges and under
government quota in private colleges who refuse to serve in rural areas
after successful completion of the course.
The Medical Education Minister said penalty amount of Rs 10 lakh, Rs
15 lakh and Rs 25 lakh respectively would be imposed on students who
complete MBBS, PG Diploma holders and post-graduate courses and refused
to serve in rural areas.
The Government would promulgate an ordinance soon to make one-year of
rural service mandatory for MBBS undergraduates and post-graduates
immediately after successful completion of the course.
It would also obtain written bonds from students promising that they would serve in rural areas after completion of graduation.
A Bill to make rural service mandatory for fresh graduates would be
tabled in the extended budgetary session of the legislature next month,
he said.
Replying to a question, the minister said to make the rural service
attractive, the government would provide residential accommodation,
incentives and better salary packages for fresh graduates.
The law would be framed in a manner that makes this rural service
mandatory to get a permanent registration as a practising doctor with
the Karnataka Medical Council, officials said.
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Karnataka
Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited(KAPL)
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Name of the company
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Karnataka
Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited
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Registered office
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1st Block, Rajaji
Nagar, Bangalore-560010
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Telephone, Fax
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080-23351590, 080-23371350
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Website
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www.kaplindia.com
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Managing Director
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Shri S.L.Phadke
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This was a Joint Sector Undertaking promoted by Hindustan Antibiotics
Limited (HAL) in collaboration with Karnataka State Industrial and
Investment Development Corporation (KSIIDC). Subsequently, the shares held
by Hindustan Antibiotics Limited have been transferred to Government of
India in the year 2009. Now Govt. of India holds 59% of the equity shares
and the rest is with KSIIDC. The Company was incorporated on 13th March,
1981 and the commercial production started from August, 1984. The
manufacturing units and the registered office of the company is located at
Bangalore(Karnataka). The main products are pharmaceuticals formulations
like tablets, capsules, injectables, etc. KAPL, from the very first year of
its operations, earned profits and is an MOU signing company.
List of Generic Medical Store's in Maharashtra State as follows,
1. Generic Medical Store,
Yadav Nagar, Near Itwari Railway Station, Nagpur.
2. Sandip Medical stores,
Sane Guruji Arogya Kendra,
Hadapsar, Pune.
3. Prabodhan Generic Medical Store,
12, Mangalya Society, Siddhartha nagar, Road no 17,
Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400062
Phone No:- 022 28797590 / 9820241931
Email :- generic.medicines@prabodhan-grahak.org
We will update this list time to time as new generic medical stores open soon in Maharashtra State.
National toll free number / helpline about Generic Medical Stores in India 1800 180 80 80
Today's Paper
» NATIONAL
» OTHER STATES
March 8, 2010
Staff Reporter
Orissa becomes the first State in eastern India to launch Jan Aushadhi campaign
Plan to open more such stores
India is the biggest exporter of generic medicines, says Union Minister
BHUBANESWAR:
Jan Aushadhi, a campaign to provide quality generic medicines at
affordable prices to all, was launched in the State with opening of
three stores in and around the capital city on Saturday.
Jan
Aushadhi stores were inaugurated by Srikant Kumar Jena, Union Minister
of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Prasanna Acharya, Orissa
Minister for Health and Family Welfare on the campus of Capital
Hospital, Red Cross Bhawan and District Headquarters Hospital, Khorda.
The
campaign is being implemented with the help of Pharma Central Public
Sector Units (CPSUs) such as Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited,
Hindustan Antibiotics Limited, Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceutical
Limited, Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited and Rajasthan
Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited in collaboration with the State Health
and Family Welfare Department.
Addressing a press
conference, Mr. Jena said Orissa became the first State in eastern India
and fifth in the country to have stores selling generic medicines.
While all districts of Punjab have been covered with Jan Aushadhi
stores, Rajasthan had already 30 such stores, he said
So
far 222 generic medicines were available in Indian market and under the
Jan Aushadhi campaign, stores would be opened in all 626 district
headquarters hospitals across India, Mr. Jena said.
For every store, the government would be initially paying Rs. 2 lakhs as one-time grant and Rs. 50,000 as recurring expenses.
The government roped in Indian Red Cross for opening these stores and later bonafide NGOs could also run such stores.
Pointing
out that India was the biggest exporter of generic medicines worth Rs.
50000 crore annually, the Union Minister said India was going to be
benefited immensely due to off-patenting of drugs in United States that
had market worth 300 billion dollar.
Mr. Acharya said the State was planning to open three more stores at Angul, Dhenkanal and Jeypore immediately.
“We
will motivate doctors to prescribe generic medicines so that people
could take advantage of drugs at cheaper price,” he said.
Big plans
Mr. Acharya said the State government was contemplating procuring generic medicines in huge volumes for its hospital.
It
was estimated that the State government purchases drugs worth Rs. 20
crores for consumption in government-run health institutions.
However, drugs worth Rs. 800 crores were transacted within the State annually.
The
Union Minister said the launching of campaign would bring about a sea
change in drug market and availability of low-cost medicines would
compel big medicine companies to lower their prices.
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More to come: Although there are generic drug
stores on the premises of government hospitals like this one at Victoria
Hospital, the new drug shops will be located anywhere in the
neighbourhood. File Photo: V. Sreenivasa Murthy
Patients will be able to buy medicines at 20 p.c. of MRP
To make healthcare more affordable, the State Health
and Family Welfare Department will soon permit the launch of
neighbourhood generic drug shops across the State. Patients can buy
medicines at 20 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP) at these
shops.
Announcing this at the inauguration of the Sir
C.V. Raman General Hospital in Indiranagar, Health Minister Aravind
Limbavali said the department was planning to tie-up with co-operative
societies and voluntary organisations to run these shops.
He
said these generic drug shops will not be located within government
hospitals. The Medical Education Department has recently started generic
drug stores in its hospitals in Bangalore (Victoria and Kidwai),
Hassan, Mysore, Hubli and Belgaum.
Saying that the
neighbourhood generic shops will be different from those started by the
Medical Education Department, he said: “We are providing free medicines
to patients in our hospitals and will continue to do so. Our generic
shops will be located randomly in the neighbourhood, just like regular
medical stores and anyone can make use of the facility.”
He
said if the shops are located on the premises of hospitals, doctors
would develop a habit of prescribing medicines for patients to be bought
from outside and “save the free medicines”.
The
Minister, who said the incidence of dengue was much higher in Bangalore
compared to other parts of the State, appealed to people to take
precautions and join the department in checking the spread of the
disease.
Pointing out that it had been noticed that
water stagnation near schools and on construction sites had become
breeding spots for mosquitoes, the Minister said builders and school
managements had been advised not to allow water stagnation on their
premises.
Doctor shortage
Expressing concern
over the lack of response of specialist doctors to work in government
hospitals, Mr. Limbavali said: “We are ready to appoint them on their
terms and conditions, even on an hourly basis. We have a shortage of
more than 1,000 specialists.”
Appealing to
specialists to dedicate some of their time and talent to poor patients
visiting government hospitals, the Minister said: “We have spent a lot
of money on making them specialists. These doctors should realise this.”
Stores like the one at Victoria Hospital will sell both generic and
branded medicines authorised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Nagaraja Gadekal
From pain killers to antibiotics to insulin vials, they are available
but at half the price at this unique shop which has been doing brisk
business, selling medicines worth Rs 8,000-10,000 per day. The first of
its kind, the generic drug shop at the Victoria Hospital has proved to
be a blessing in disguise for many suffering and poor patients from the
city and even neighbouring districts.
Since its inception, the
shop has received an overwhelming response with hundreds of patients
queuing to buy medicines. These stores will sell both generic and
branded medicines authorised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
surgical equipment and orthopedic implants. These drugs will be
available at subsidised rates, almost 60 per cent less than the maximum
retail price.
With two generic stores already in operation in the
state, 18 more will be opened in government medical hospitals by the end
of this year. Bangalore will soon see three more shops — Kidwai
Hospital, Bowring Hospital and K C General Hospital. Plans are afoot to
open such stores at government run hospitals too.
“One can buy
medicines worth Rs 1,000 for just Rs 250 at this shop, the drugs are
cheaper by 60-70 per cent. Every day, we get 450-500 patients who mostly
come for diabetic and hypertension ailments. A drug like Atorvastatis
is available for Rs 13 per 10 tablets while the branded Atorva costs Rs
77 per 10 tablets,” says Suresh, Supervisor.
Presently working on a
12-hour-shift, it will soon work round the clock. Suresh furthers says,
“Patients are thronging the shop for purchasing all kinds of medicines
for both common and chronic diseases.
Some have even placed orders
for medicines that are not available. With the success of such
designated stores, the demand for generic drugs in the city is expected
to increase.”
With majority of poor patients having no access to
either any private or government health insurance cover, the initiative
comes as a boon to patients who cannot afford costly branded drugs.
“There
should be at least one shop in each locality and government should
encourage setting up of such shops in the private sector too by making
the procedures easier,” says D L Mohanraj, a pharmaceutical
entrepreneur.
All medicines can be manufactured under generic forms but a
manufacturer wouldn’t like to, in view of the huge profits earned in
branded ones.
Many pharmaceutical companies market branded drugs
for common ailments like cold, cough, fever, indigestion and headaches
that is four or five times costlier.
A well know drug shop owner
says, “Usually, a drug store gets about one in 1000 patients for
anti-cancer medicines while the demand is more, about 500 per 1000, when
it comes to BP or diabetes medicines.”
“This initiative will
benefit all sections of society especially the poor but only OTC drugs
are available in the generic category while the badly needed cardiac
medicines and important antibiotics in India are branded ones,” says
Nagarajan, a bulk drug manufacturer and adds, “The government will have
to sustain this programme by procuring drugs from its own companies.”
With
the government showing serious concerns and initiating the setting up
of more generic shops in the state and also proposing to send a circular
to all hospitals requesting the doctors to prescribe generic drugs
only, it remains to be seen whether the doctors abide by their
Hypocrite’s oath or fall prey to the pharmaceutical’s dragnet.
What are generic drugs?
Generic drugs are normally marketed under its chemical name without advertising and after the expiry of the patents.
Once
the generic drugs become available in the market, the resulting
competition leads to substantially lower prices, both for the original
brand product and the generic forms.
Agnihotra - Healing Fire - The Ancient Science of Healing and
Purification
Gomay - Cowdung Chips
Cow dung is treated or used for medicinal values in all ancient
cultures such as Native American Indians of North and South America,
Scandinavians, East or West Europeans, Africans or Asians.
Cow dung chips are called Gomay in Sanskrit are used in the copper
pyramid for agnihotra and also yagnyas.
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The medicinal values are preserved in gomay when agnihotra is
performed. Agnihotra ash is used to prepare folk medicine.
How to make Agnihotra Ash Medicine?
Collect Agnihotra ash from the pot and set it aside in a container.
Sift it through a fine mesh like a tea strainer.
This Healing powder can be made into capsules or ointment or eye
drops as needed.
Agnihotra ash can be used two ways:
Ingest
Topical
Ways of preparing Agnihotra Ash medicine:
mix with water (a pinch to a glass of water)
mix with honey (1parts to 9parts in weight)
mix with ghee (1parts to 9parts in weight)
as powder (a pinch three times a day)
in capsule (fill agar capsules with Agnihotra ash - take 2 morning
and 2 evening)
Heals wounds, insect bites, eczema, skin irritations, burns,
blisters, fungal infections, suppurating wounds, sinusitis, cuts,
bruises and all kind of skin problems.
Energy bath - put a tablespoon full of Healing power into the bath
for a special energy bath.
Body and facial lotion - put a pinch of Healing power in your body
lotion, body oil or facial water so that the magnificent effects are
readily available. If you do not use any body care products, you can
always put some Healing power in almond or olive oil and so create
body oil full of energy.
Over all Benefits of Ash Medicine:
Renews brain cells.
Counteracts radio activity.
Purifies the whole psychosomatic man in a holistic way.
Feel stronger and body detoxifies.
Realigns the nature and all pulmonary and circulatory systems
Nourishes the nervous system.
You can do your own experiments: for example add ash to water,
yogurt, muesli, etc.
PHARMACIST MONIKA KOCH from GERMANY
The ancient science of Vedic medicine states that Agnihotra
atmosphere and Agnihotra ash are medicinal. Monika Koch of West
Germany has done some research on several medicines based on
Agnihotra ash. People all over the world have used these medicines
successfully to treat a wide range of ailments. They are most widely
used in South America and Eastern Europe. Ms. Koch offers the
following guidelines for preparation of Agnihotra ash medicines:
To produce Agnihotra medicines, perform Agnihotra. Agnihotra ash is
the basic substance necessary for preparation of all Agnihotra
medicines.
The ashes of the Agnihotra fire have the pharmaceutical name
"Agnihotra Usta" (Latin: Usta - burnt). To use Agnihotra Usta
pharmaceutically, pulverize the ash, then sift it through a fine
mesh. The result is Agnihotra power.
Agnihotra Powder
Externally for the skin or internally together with water or honey
(two to three times a day, half a teaspoonful at a time).
Agnihotra Capsules
Fill agar capsules with Agnihotra power. This is more convenient for
travel. Two to three capsules each day.
Agnihotra Ointment
Combine ghee (clarified unsalted butter) with Agnihotra ashes. Ghee
is an excellent vehicle and carries the subtle healing substance
exactly to the location of the disease. In a pot suitable for
preparing ointment mix one part of Agnihotra powder with nine parts
of ghee per weight. Externally for burns, dry skin diseases, etc.,
and internally for heart conditions.
Agnihotra Cream
Combine one part ghee with three parts pure spring or well water by
volume. Knead together in a pure copper vessel with the palm of your
right hand until the ghee resumes some of the water. Discard the
excess water and add again three parts of pure water to the ghee.
Repeat this process at least fifteen times. Then combine one part
Agnihotra powder with nine parts of this water-ghee emulsion in a
pot suitable for preparing ointments. This cream may be used
internally or externally and has a profound effect.
Agnihotra Eye drops
Agnihotra eye drops need to be prepared anew daily. Mix one part
Agnihotra ash powder with ten parts distilled water. This mixture
has to be boiled on low flame for 10 minutes, afterwards pass the
mixture through filter paper, triple folded close meshed cheese
cloth or similar. From the solution which has passed the filter one
can several times a day apply one drop into each eye and also rub
one drop onto the skin around the eye.
Agnihotra Suppositories
Combine seventeen parts of Agnihotra powder with ninety-five parts
ghee. Heat the mixture until well blended and pour into molds.
Solidify in refrigerator. When necessary it can be cut into a
suppository form and be applied.
Agnihotra Inhalation
Mix one teaspoonful Agnihotra Usta in a cup of boiling water. The
patient is to keep his head directly above the pot containing the
hot mixture and deeply inhale the vapor. To concentrate the steam,
the patient should put a thick towel over his head which also covers
the pot completely.
The following is taken from Pharmaceutical Study Center.
Report #3 prepared by Ms. Monika Koch (translated from German):
The patients sat in Agnihotra atmosphere and used Agnihotra ash
medicines and achieved the following results:
Frontal Sinusitis
Regular performance of Agnihotra. Headaches disappeared, pus
loosened within two to four days.
Skin Fungus
Agnihotra ash powder applied several times daily. Complete healing
within two days.
Baby's Skin Inflammation
Agnihotra ash powder applied four times each day. Complete healing
of the inflammation within two days.
Swelling of the Ankle
Agnihotra ash rubbed on ankle. Swelling disappeared in half a day.
Herpes
Agnihotra ointment applied. Within fourteen days nearly complete
healing.
Whitlow
Agnihotra ash powder applied to the skin. Complete healing within
two to three days. Patient had nearly no pains.
Hay-Fever with Severe Eye Irritation
Agnihotra ash powder was applied to the corners of the eyes. Eye
irritation was cured within half a day. No further treatment was
necessary.
Age-Worn Eyes
Agnihotra eye drops applied to corners of both eyes and one drop
rubbed in underneath each eyelid. Vision improved after one day.
Severe Congestion
Agnihotra ointment was applied to chest and back daily and nightly.
Congestion loosened quickly and was cured after one week.
Nasal Congestion I
Agnihotra smoke inhaled. Within half a day cured.
Nasal Congestion II
Agnihotra ointment applied inside the nose. Congestion cured after
two days.
Cold with Sore Throat
Agnihotra ash powder taken with honey. Throat pains were cured very
quickly.
Severe Muscle Pains
Agnihotra ash taken internally one to two times daily. Within two
days pains disappeared.
Diarrhea
One internal application of Agnihotra ash. Stool returned to normal.
Rectal Cancer
One teaspoonful of Agnihotra ash powder taken three times daily,
plus Agnihotra suppositories taken twice daily. Substantial healing;
little or no blood in stool.
Enlarged Tonsils
Half a teaspoonful of Agnihotra ash powder taken internally twice
daily. Tonsils returned to normal. Fever disappeared.
Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
Agnihotra ash powder taken internally with honey two to three times
daily. Within eight weeks bleeding returned to normal; migraine
headaches and severe pains disappeared.
Kidney Pain
Agnihotra ash powder taken internally two to three times. Pain
stopped.
Migraine
A pinch of Agnihotra ash powder taken internally two times daily.
The time between migraine attacks lengthened; chronic tiredness was
cured.
Pressure in the Throat Caused by Nerves
One pinch of Agnihotra ash powder taken internally three times
daily. Within four weeks pressure disappeared; all drugs were
eliminated.
Difficult Child
One pinch of Agnihotra ash powder given internally in the evening;
Agnihotra was performed daily in the child's home. Child became
friendly; aggressions disappeared. Daily performance of Agnihotra in
the home helped greatly.
AGNIHOTRA - MEDICINE
Monika Koch, Petergasse 2, D-78345 Moos-Bankholzen am Bodensee,
Germany
Tel/Fax: (+49) 07732 - 28 30, E-mail: monika-koch@t-online.de
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Om Tat Sat!
How to perform Agnihotra
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Start at least 5mts before
the Agnihotra time. Dip
gomay (cow dung chips) in
melted butter and place
them in the pyramid
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Light a piece of gomay
and place it in the
arranged chips letting air
flow.
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Let the fire crackle into a
good flame.
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Wait for the exact minutes
and seconds enjoying the
energy and adding few
drops of ghee if necessary.
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Pick two pinch fulls of rice
for offering. Make two
portions for two offerings.
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Add a spoonful of ghee to
the rice
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At Sunset time: Agnaye
Swaaha (offeing goes only
as you utter swaaha)
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Agnaye Idam na Mama!
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Prajapataye Swaaha (offer
as you say Swaaha).
This mantra is the same for
both morning and evening
agnihotra
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Prajapata ye Idam na
mama.
This mantra is the same for
both morning and evening
agnihotra
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Observe your breath. If you
have a personal mantra
repeat
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Sit in silence - Believe
your own experience,This
concludes the evening
Agnihotra, now repeat the
same process with
morning Mantra at sun rise.
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The entire universe
pulsates with a
coordinated rhythm. This
rhythm synchronizes the
orbits of the moon, planets,
earth and sun. The earth,
nature and human body
responds to this natural
rhythm called the
Circadian Rhythm.
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align and realign to this
rhythm precisely at the
sunset/sunrise transition
point. This accord with
the rhythm brings peace
and wellbeing.
Agnihotra is a material aid
to a happy life.
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An intense energy is
projected from the
Agnihotra pot. This energy
envelops the solar system,
the stratosphere and
beyond.
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Agnihotra Mantras
Evening
Agnihotra:
Agnaye
swaáhá,
Agnaye idam na mama
Prajápataye swaáhá,
Prajápataye idam na mama
Meaning:
Unto the fire
I am offering all.
This offering
is not mine it is
Thine.
Agnaye … fire
swáhá …
offering
Agnaye … fire
idam … this
na mama … not
mine
prajá- … all
the living
pataye … The
Lord
swáhá …
offering
prajá … all
the living
pataye …The
Lord
idam … this
na mama … not
mine
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Morning
Agnihotra:
Sooryaya
swáahá,
Sooryáya idam na mama
Prajápataye swáahá,
Prajápataye idam na mama
Meaning:
Unto the sun
I am offering this
offering.
This is not mine, this is Thine.
Sooryáya …
sun
swáhá …
offering
Sooryáya …
sun
idam … this
na mama … not
mine
prajá … all
the living
pataye … the
lord
swaha, …
offering
prajá … all
the living
pataye … the
lord
idam … this
na mama … not
mine
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Word to word meaning does not give the purport of the mantras.
When the mantras are chanted in the meter in which they are
composed, by Supreme Grace the inherent meaning and the power and
vibrations impact the entire creation. The healing occurs at the
grass roots level in the subtlest manner.
This power of the mantra is locked into the ashes that develop in
the fire upon the oblations. These vibrations pulsate the entire
universe in a profound, subtle but sure impact and affect.
It is like the fragrance and beauty of a flower when the flower is
in the form of a bud.
By grace it radiates all its beauty and joy for the good of the
entire universe.
The word Soorya refers to an aspect of
Almighty power, the Creator.
Etymologically, “SOO” means to give birth to, to create.
Prajapati means Lord of Creation, another aspect of Almighty
power.
The words Soorya, Prajapati and Agni all refer to The
Almighty.
On uttering the word Swaaha and the offering in the fire a
phenomenal nourishing and energizing impact is created on
the entire life & creation.
Idam Na Mama means, “Not mine but Thine.
Accented "á" is pronounced as the ‘a’ in father. Unaccented
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How to perform Agnihotra in Summary
1. Smear few cow dung chips with ghee and arrange them in the
Agnihotra pot.
2. Mix about a teaspoon full of rice with a small amount of ghee
and keep them aside.
3. Start the fire few minutes before sunrise/sunset time.
While chanting the mantra offer the rice smeared with ghee (just
enough that one can hold in the tip
of five fingers) at the utterance of ‘Swaaha’ in the fire.
There are only two offerings at Sunset or Sunrise each in the
Agnihotra fire.
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How to make Ghee
1. Get sweet unsalted butter.
2. Heat it on stove on low fire.
3. Once white foam no longer rises to the surface and you can see
the bottom of the pot
clearly (the liquid becomes transparent, golden), turn off the fire.
4. After cooling down pour through a strainer into a glass jar. I
would prefer not to use plastic.
The strained liquid is called GHEE (clarified butter).
Guruji Shree Mohan
Agnihotra Schedule
Agnihotra Schedule is prepared for each
dwelling according to the longitude and latitude of a point.
To get your schedule for free please send an email to
agnihotrausa@yahoo.com
with your street address.
How to read the timetable?
The timetable has a column on the very left, showing the days of the
month (1 to 31). In continuation the different months are mentioned
and under every month there are two columns of numbers. One column
says SR = sunrise, the other says SS = sunset. When there are 5
numbers, the first number indicates the hour, the next two numbers
indicate the minutes and the last two numbers indicate the seconds.
When there are only 4 numbers, only minutes and seconds are
indicated.
Shown on the timetable is the exact time for each day of sunrise and
sunset for a certain place. Exactly at that indicated moment you
begin to sing the Mantra (evening/morning Agnihotra Mantra) and put
the two portions of rice into the fire with the word "Swaaha".
Om Tat Sat!
Supplies
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Agnihotra Starter Kit
Rs.550.00
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Agnihotra Travelling Kit
Rs.1,000.00
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COPPER POT COVER
Rs.220.00
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Agnihotra Pot Stand
Rs.85.00
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We are providing gomay or cowdung chips only for the convenience of the
agnihotri, so you have some cowdung along with the set to start off with.
We are working to get the prices down
We are looking for whole sale supplier of cowdung for agnihotra and yagnya purpose.
The following supplier sells cowdung chips.
www.cowprotection.com
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Yantras when dedicated for the good of a particular family or an individual are very effective.
Else it is just a decoration or an ornament.
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